Nov 25, 2015 - Jan 3, 2016
by Langston Hughes
Directed by Eric Ruffin
Music Directed by e’Marcus Harper-Short
Choreographed by Princess Mhoon
Winner of 3 Helen Hayes Awards
Theater Alliance is thrilled to bring this award-winning Christmas classic back to the Anacostia Playhouse. Langston Hughes chronicles and celebrates the birth of Jesus, while also celebrating the birth of Blackness. This classic story told through gospel, blues, funk, jazz, and dance asks you to look inward and find the wonder in life.
Cast and production
Cast
Jakiya Ayanna*
Kelli Blackwell
Natasha Gallop*
Marquis D. Gibson*
Whitney Hutcherson
Roy Patten, Jr.*
Sherice Payne
Krislynn Perry*
Elton Pittman*
Ryan Swain
Darin Turner
Taylor Walls
Greg Watkins
* denotes returning performer
Musicians
Keyboard Marvin Ford*
Bass Yusuf Chisholm*
Drums Jonathan Livas*
Production Team
Director Eric Ruffin
Musical Director e’Marcus Harper-Short
Choreographer Princess Mhoon
